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In addition, they inserted enzymes from bacteria to halogenate these natural substances and tested the production in yeast.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2023
Given TFA's limited industrial applications, the researchers suggest that its presence in straws potentially stems from the breakdown of halogenated hydrocarbons.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2023
The list includes chemicals that the organization says pollute the environment and could harm construction or factory workers; among them are asbestos, cadmium, PVC, halogenated flame retardants and more.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2020
Sponge halogenated natural products found at parts-per-million levels in marine mammals.
From Nature ● Nov. 28, 2017
Lanxess and Exxon Mobil Corp. are the two main producers of halogenated butyl rubber that makes radial tires that are replacing those requiring inner tubes in emerging countries.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 18, 2011
Similarly, halogenated compounds and alcohols react with concentrated or fuming sulphuric acid forming sulphonic and hydrosulphonic acids respectively.
From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg
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